Considerable Evidence Indicates That the Null Model of Community Structure

question 41

Multiple Choice

Considerable evidence indicates that the null model of community structure is incorrect because

• A)each species responds independently of other species to the prevailing physical environment.
• B)interactions among species have no significant influence on community structure.
• C)when one species is removed,the populations of the other species are unaffected.
• D)species interactions modify the fundamental niche of the species involved,influencing their relative abundance and,in some cases,their distribution.

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Definitions:

Lower-of-Cost-Or-Market

An accounting principle that dictates inventory should be recorded at either its historical cost or its current market price, whichever is lower.

Net Income

The amount of money that remains from revenues after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted; a crucial indicator of a company's profitability.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a business after all liabilities have been deducted, often referred to as shareholder's equity or net worth.